Houma Inmate Population
Houma inmate population records are tracked through the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. The Houma Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but the Terrebonne Parish Jail holds all inmates. You can search for current Houma inmates through the Terrebonne Parish inmate services portal or the parish LA VINE roster. Both tools show who is in custody right now, along with charges and booking details.
Houma Quick Facts
Terrebonne Parish Jail Holds Houma Inmates
Houma is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish. The Terrebonne Parish Jail is located right in Houma at 3211 Grand Caillou Road. The sheriff's office runs the jail. All inmates from Houma and the surrounding area end up here.
The Houma Police Department makes arrests for city offenses. But the parish jail does the booking and housing. This setup is common in Louisiana. City police handle law enforcement, and the parish jail handles detention. It means that when you search for a Houma inmate, you are really searching the Terrebonne Parish system. The Terrebonne Parish inmate population page has more details on the full parish system.
| Police Dept | Houma Police Department |
|---|---|
| PD Address | 300 Honduras Street, Houma, LA 70360 |
| PD Phone | (985) 873-6381 |
| Parish Jail | Terrebonne Parish Jail |
| Jail Address | 3211 Grand Caillou Road, Houma, LA 70363 |
| Jail Phone | (985) 876-2500 |
How to Search Houma Inmate Records
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office provides an inmate services portal on their website. Visit the Terrebonne Parish inmate services page to look up current inmates. The portal lets you search by name and view booking details.
The screenshot above shows the Terrebonne Parish inmate services page. This tool covers all inmates held at the parish jail, including those arrested by the Houma Police Department.
You can also search through the Terrebonne Parish LA VINE roster. LA VINE is the statewide system that most parishes use. It updates every 30 minutes and is free. Search by name to see current inmates, their charges, and bond information. LA VINE also lets you register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This is handy if you want to know when someone gets released or transferred.
Above is the LA VINE roster for Terrebonne Parish. It is a reliable backup if the sheriff's own portal is down or slow.
Houma Booking and Arrest Records
Each arrest in Houma generates a booking record at the Terrebonne Parish Jail. The record includes the inmate's full name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the arresting agency. For city arrests, the agency shows Houma Police Department.
These booking records are public under Louisiana's Public Records Act (La. R.S. 44:1). Anyone can look up current jail rosters, arrest records, and charges. Mugshots taken during booking are also available in most cases. However, some records stay confidential. Medical info, juvenile records, and social security numbers are protected under Louisiana Revised Statute 15:574.12 and other privacy laws. You cannot obtain those through a standard public records request.
If you need a formal copy of a booking record, contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office. You can call the jail at (985) 876-2500 or the Houma Police Department at (985) 873-6381 for arrest reports from city cases. Standard records requests are handled during business hours.
State Prison Search for Houma Inmates
Inmates sentenced to state time leave the Terrebonne Parish Jail. They go into the state prison system run by the Louisiana DPS&C. Once transferred, they will no longer show on the parish roster.
Use the state offender locator to find them. Call (225) 383-4580 any time. You will need the inmate's name and date of birth or their DPS&C number. The offender information page on the DPS&C website has more details. Victims can sign up for alerts through VINELink at no cost. The service sends notifications when an inmate's status changes in both parish jails and state prisons.
Note: The DPS&C victim services page has extra resources for crime victims in the Houma area and statewide.
Houma Legal Help and Resources
If you need legal help in Houma, several options exist. The Louisiana State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. Legal aid groups serve the Terrebonne Parish area for people who qualify based on income. The Houma Police Department at (985) 873-6381 can help with questions about city arrest records and public records requests.
For records from the parish jail, contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office at (985) 876-2500. They follow the Louisiana Public Records Act when handling requests. Most basic requests get processed within a few business days.
Terrebonne Parish Inmate Population
Houma is the seat of Terrebonne Parish. All Houma inmates are held at the parish jail on Grand Caillou Road. For the full parish inmate roster and all available search tools, visit the Terrebonne Parish page.
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